Job summary
A great opportunity has arisen for a Trust CT post (Junior Clinical Fellow CT1-2 Equivalent) in ENT for 12 months. This is a new post aimed at doctors wishing to gain experience in the specialty and to support the department in clinical duties. There will be opportunities to attend theatre sessions. There are also opportunities to partake in all the education activities within the department. This post would be ideal for doctors having completed FY2 and wish to gain experience before CST application or those who have completed CST training and wish to gain experience prior to ST3 application.
The candidate is expected to participate in the ENT on-call rota. There are daily SHO urgent referral clinics as well as opportunities to attend theatre and consultant clinics. The postholder is expected to join ward rounds, help with ward based duties and participate in the Emergency ENT SHO clinics.
Main duties of the job
The appointment is to the Trust, not to specific hospitals.
The post holder is expected to provide care to Ear, Nose and Throat patients as well as take part in the combined ENT/Plastics out of hours Tier 1 on-call service. The candidate will be part of a team providing management of ENT in-patients and the duties will include ward cover, SHO emergency clinics as well as the participation in the on-call rota. Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital is a teaching hospital and the post-holder may be expected participate in undergraduate teaching to medical students.
All employees, including the appointee, will be expected to be involved in implementing the Trust's Clinical Governance programme. This includes active participation in clinical audit, quality, clinical guidelines/pathways, professional development, appraisal and risk management.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for full description of duties.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for full description of duties.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- A further undergraduate or post graduate degree
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communicator.
- Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to time manage and be organized.
Experience
Essential
- Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to training in the National Health Service.
- Experience in Ear, Nose & Throat
- Previous paid NHS employment
Desirable
- Publications in Educational or Medical peer reviewed journals.
- Experience in research or teaching.
- Previous ENT experience
Interests
Desirable
- Commitment to develop a research or educational interest.
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible outlook on working hours.
- Ability to work across sites when public transport may not be available
Communications and Language Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues and support staff
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- A further undergraduate or post graduate degree
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communicator.
- Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to time manage and be organized.
Experience
Essential
- Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to training in the National Health Service.
- Experience in Ear, Nose & Throat
- Previous paid NHS employment
Desirable
- Publications in Educational or Medical peer reviewed journals.
- Experience in research or teaching.
- Previous ENT experience
Interests
Desirable
- Commitment to develop a research or educational interest.
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible outlook on working hours.
- Ability to work across sites when public transport may not be available
Communications and Language Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues and support staff
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
